Chapter 138 Madam is so capable, it makes me look...
A master of medicine?
Chen Yi smiled to himself; using qi to control needles was indeed a rare medical technique.
It's not that there are few doctors who know about it, but rather that there are not many doctors who can actually use it.
This is also related to the high barrier to entry for practicing it.
It not only requires the user to be proficient in acupuncture and be able to accurately identify acupoints and diagnose pulses, but also requires a certain level of martial arts cultivation.
Only physicians at least at the eighth rank or above, possessing true essence, can learn and practice "using qi to control needles".
It can not only unblock the meridians, but also use true energy to repair damaged internal organs, meridians, and other structures, turning decay into wonder.
Therefore, martial arts masters like Liu Lang, whose meridians are damaged, treat physicians who are proficient in "using qi to control needles" with such respect.
Thinking it over, Chen Yi continued to treat himself while saying, "I dare not claim to be a master, it's just a few small tricks."
Small tricks...
Liu Lang opened his mouth, but remained silent for a moment.
This person is indeed exactly like those legendary medical masters in the martial arts world.
His tone was incredibly arrogant.
If "controlling needles with qi" were so easy, why would he hide in the Hundred Herbs Hall to try his luck?
After a moment of silence, Liu Lang asked hesitantly:
"Since you have seen my injuries, senior, may I ask if you could help me heal them?"
Although Liu Lang was puzzled as to how he knew his identity, the most important thing right now was to treat his injuries.
Otherwise, just as the man in black in front of him said, most of his true energy was used to suppress his injuries, so he was unable to fight anyone.
Chen Yi glanced at him and chuckled, "Healing your wounds is easy, but can you afford the consultation fee?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Lang gave a wry smile.
"Since you know my identity, you should also know that I have always been alone since I started my journey in the martial world."
"Aside from a broken sword and a long spear, there was nothing else, not even much gold or silver."
During his many years in the northern desert, he did engage in several similar transactions involving robbing the Xiao family's medicinal herbs, and he did indeed make some money.
But he was always extravagant, and he spent most of his money on womanizing.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have committed the act of soliciting prostitutes at Chunyu Tower when he first arrived in Shuzhou.
Chen Yi looked him up and down, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "Besides swordsmanship, you also practice spearmanship?"
Of course, that wasn't his main concern; his main concern was his gun.
Liu Lang revealed a smug look: "My marksmanship is in no way inferior to my swordsmanship, but there are very few opponents who can make me use my marksmanship."
He outwardly praised himself, but inwardly he added:
Xiao Jinghong is no match for him; in fact, he's too strong.
Even if he had the chance, he would be easily defeated in one move.
Chen Yi nodded slightly. "Then where's your gun?"
Liu Lang hesitated for a moment before rolling up his left sleeve and showing him the long spear strapped to his forearm by the candlelight in the hall.
"This spear was specially made by Liu. For easy carrying, the spear body is connected with a hundred-times-forged iron lock, and it can be assembled into a spear when in use."
Chen Yi looked at the several sections of the gun barrel and blade that were wrapped around his arm, a hint of interest in his eyes.
"How about using it as part of your consultation fee?"
Liu Lang was taken aback, then immediately untied the five-fold gun and placed it on the counter.
"If you want it, senior, please take it."
Seeing this, Chen Yi felt a little embarrassed.
A gentleman does not take what others cherish.
For any martial artist, a weapon that they carry with them is a cherished possession.
"Don't you feel bad?"
To everyone's surprise, Liu Lang shook his head without hesitation, "Actually, after I was seriously injured this time, I have decided to devote myself to the art of swordsmanship from now on."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Senior, you may not know this, but I, Liu, am a disciple of 'Knife Ghost,' and I should have gone much further in the way of the sword."
"If it weren't for my arrogance, which caused me to waste energy practicing spear techniques and hinder my progress in swordsmanship, my strength would have reached an even higher level by now."
After listening to Liu Lang's words, Chen Yi said knowingly, "Specializing in one thing is a good thing."
"In that case, I will accept your spear."
Chen Yi paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "But that's not enough. As I just said, this spear is only part of the consultation fee."
Liu Lang heard it clearly, took a deep breath, and said earnestly, "Senior, please speak freely. As long as you ask, I will definitely find a way to do it."
Physicians who are skilled in using qi to control needles are mostly elusive and rarely seen.
Ordinary people wouldn't even know where they are, let alone see them.
Furthermore, Liu Lang had also heard rumors about renowned medical masters.
Examples include wicked doctors who "save a life but cut off a limb" and demonic doctors who "demand martial arts manuals as consultation fees."
Even with their strange and unusual requests, many seriously injured martial arts practitioners still came to them.
There's no other reason than that compared to one's own life, hands, feet, and martial arts techniques are all insignificant external things.
Chen Yi thought about it seriously for a moment, "If that's the case, then you can do three things for me."
Seeing that Liu Lang was about to agree immediately, he raised his hand and added, "You should think it over carefully."
"My mission is somewhat dangerous. Don't blame me if you die."
After what has happened in the last two days, he has realized that his strength is still somewhat lacking.
Tonight, for example, both the man in black wielding the spear and Cui Qingwu and her maid were more skilled and experienced than him.
If he hadn't been well-prepared, he would have had a hard time escaping at this moment.
Therefore, he asked Liu Lang to do three things, also for the sake of the future, so as to save him from going out and risking his life.
Liu Lang smiled and nodded: "Don't mention three things, even if there were thirty, I would do them without hesitation."
"Since I stepped into the martial world, I have long since disregarded life and death. My only thought is to stay alive and meet the powerful figures in the martial world."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi was quite satisfied.
"Alright, three items are indeed a bit too few for you, how about thirty?"
"..."
Liu Lang's smile faltered for a moment, then he said with a wry smile, "Senior, I was just... just joking."
Chen Yi didn't care about any of that. "A real man keeps his word. If I say thirty, then I mean thirty."
After saying that, he added reassuringly, "Don't worry."
"If you are injured as a result, as long as you have a breath left, I will guarantee your good health."
If he dies, then there's nothing that can be done.
He doesn't yet possess the miraculous ability to bring people back to life.
Seeing this, Liu Lang had no choice but to clasp his hands in a salute: "In that case, I thank you for saving me, senior."
Thirty pieces it is.
Fortunately, he will stay in Shuzhou for a while longer and make a few more moves, which will not cause any problems.
Moreover, if he could become familiar with the medical expert in front of him, it would be like having an extra protective charm in the future.
It's not a complete loss.
During this period of casual conversation.
Chen Yi's meridians have been fully repaired, and even the wounds on his arms and waist have healed considerably. He will be fully recovered after a few days of rest.
Liu Lang witnessed all of this and felt even greater admiration for his medical skills.
It's likely that a master of medicine like him possesses medical skills comparable to those of quack doctors or medical demons.
"Senior, when would be a convenient time for you?"
Chen Yi glanced at the sky outside and said, "Tomorrow night."
Liu Lang was overjoyed. "Then where should I look for you?"
"Of course it will be here. When the time comes, have Wang Ji prepare a quiet room. I will come over around 7 PM."
Wang Ji?
Liu Lang was slightly taken aback, then after a moment of thought, he exclaimed in surprise, "You, you are the mysterious owner of Baicaotang?"
Chen Yi glanced at him sideways, stood up, picked up the folded spear from the counter, and said with a smile:
"So coming to Baicaotang really is like coming home."
Liu Lang immediately looked embarrassed. "I see. I am ashamed."
"I suppose my identity was seen through by you as soon as I arrived at Baicaotang."
Chen Yi nodded noncommittally, weighed the spear in his hand, and then tied it to his arm.
He had been looking for a suitable weapon, but he never expected to "steal" it from someone else.
Thinking about it, he looked at Liu Lang and asked, "Tell me about some of the things you've done recently."
"I heard you weren't injured when you robbed the Xiao family's medicinal herbs, so how did you end up in this situation?"
When Liu Lang heard him ask this, his heart stirred slightly, and he couldn't help but guess his identity.
During his time at Baicaotang, he had already realized that Baicaotang and the Xiao family had a close relationship.
Let's not even mention that Wang Ji, the manager of Baicaotang, came from the Xiao family.
The fact that the tea alone could fetch a fortune every day is enough to prove this point.
Without the approval of this mysterious boss, Wang Ji would never have privately supplied tea to the Xiao family's pharmacy.
so……
Thinking to himself, Liu Lang became more serious: "To be honest, senior."
"Liu stole the Xiao family's medicinal herbs at someone else's request."
"The Liu family of Jingzhou? I know them. Tell me something I don't know."
"Um... since you know this, I won't say more. After that incident, I left Shu Prefecture."
Chen Yi asked with interest, "Avoiding the Xiao family's pursuit?"
To everyone's surprise, Liu Lang shook his head. "I am leaving the city to challenge General Jinghong."
Chen Yi chuckled, "So you were injured by her... by General Jinghong?"
I should say it, but you played well.
Liu Lang smiled wryly and said, "General Jinghong's martial arts cultivation far surpasses mine. He defeated me with just one move."
He paused, then changed to a more precise statement: "It should be said that she only used two fingers."
Not only did it withstand Liu's full-force attack, it also broke the long sword in Liu's hand.
Chen Yi paused for a moment, then put two fingers together on his right hand and gestured a few times. "Like this?"
Liu Lang nodded, and said with a hint of melancholy, "In fact, if it weren't for General Jinghong's permission, I wouldn't have been able to even make that strike."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi couldn't help but ask, "Your strength must be quite formidable, perhaps a mid-third rank?"
"Fifth Rank, Upper Stage, Mastery of the Art of the Sword."
"And who is Xiao Jinghong?"
Liu Lang pondered for a moment and said, "He should have already reached the upper three ranks, but as to the specifics... I, Liu, do not know."
Even now, he still feels lingering fear when he recalls the several times he was unable to make a move against Xiao Jinghong.
He had only ever seen that feeling of powerlessness and insignificance in his master, "Knife Ghost".
It's likely that Xiao Jinghong, even within the upper three ranks, is no ordinary person.
"I see."
Chen Yi nodded thoughtfully, then said dismissively, "Then you didn't lose unjustly."
Considering the current situation of the Xiao family, he vaguely understood.
It seems that Xiao Jinghong was hiding her strength, otherwise Wang Lixing and the others would not have said that she was at the fourth rank.
As expected, the Xiao family was not as simple as he had previously thought.
It's not a huge piece of good news, though.
Just.
If the lady is so capable, it will make him seem too weak.
"It's getting late, I'll be going now."
Liu Lang quickly understood and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Please take care, senior."
Chen Yi waved his hand and left Baicaotang without lingering, returning to the Xiao family.
Along the way, he also saw many people from the Criminal Investigation Department and the City Guard walking by in a hurry.
The events of tonight must have alarmed quite a few people.
He made it back to Chunhe Garden before midnight, after a series of close calls.
But just as they stepped out of the bamboo grove, they saw Xiaodie running out of the wooden building, looking utterly panicked.
"No, something terrible has happened! The son-in-law has disappeared!"
"Young master, young master, you, you didn't run away again, did you?"
"..."
(End of this chapter)
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